Among the wildflowers
a written guide to floral myth, medicine, ritual & art
On over 150 pages, this beautifully curated written guide explores how flowers have influenced & shaped us as a human society, as healers, medicine makers, gardeners, artists & sentient beings.
It looks at the role that flowers play within the mythology of different cultures, aswell as modern rituals & initiatory processes, and how they guide us from womb to tomb with their delicate beauty & sensual richness.
Are you aware of the role of flowers within their ecosystem, and their meaning for the substance of life on earth? Did you know that there is a whole language of flowers, invented throughout the Victorian age? Have you heard of the flower clock, that indicates which blossoms open & close during which hour of the day? Do you know which healing frequencies each of the 38 Bachflower essences carry?
Beyond these botanical, cultural & scientific explorations, Among the wildflowers offers a detailed insight in how we can find our own, personal approach to the meaning & medicine of flowers. It contains a wide variety of flower-inspired rituals, medicinal recipes, somatic exercises and art projects for us to experiment with, aiming towards experiencing flowers as muses, teachers and ultimately, close friends.
Enrichened by personal stories, images, illustrations, poetry and the folktales of specific flowers, this guide is a diverse journey through the world of flowers for anybody who wants to deepen their relationship to the animate world around them.